About this role
Licensed Vocational Nurse III
Salary: $59,746.00 Annually Location: 1304 South 25th Street, Edinburg, TX Job Type: Grant Full Time Job Number: 2026-03672 Department: Hidalgo County - Health Department Opening Date: 09/28/2026 Closing Date: Continuous Work Hours: Monday - Friday / 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Civil Service Position: No Status: External Advertisement Open Positions: 1
Description
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This position provides complex (senior-level) vocational nursing work. Work involves providing for the care, treatment, and general welfare of patients; May supervise the work of others; Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
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Examples of Work Performed
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Administers medication orally, rectally, internally, or by injection.
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Monitors patients for treatments and procedures.
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Monitors patients' temperature, pulse, and respiration.
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Collects specimens for laboratory examination.
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Conducts appropriate screening tests.
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Applies principles and practices to assess, prevent, and control disease.
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Maintains records pertaining to medication, deaths, illnesses, and the transfer of patients.
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Evaluates nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other health care team members as necessary.
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Oversees the preparation and maintenance of records and reports.
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Reviews and assesses patient records.
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Develops quality assurance programs.
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Develops in-service training and educational programs.
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Participates in conducting therapeutic programs.
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May supervise the work of others.
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Performs related work as assigned.
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Education and Experience
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Must be a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
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Two (2) years of experience in nursing work.
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Certificates, Licenses and Registration
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Must be licensed as a Licensed Vocational Nurse by the State of Texas or in a party state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
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Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s license.
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Must be able to be insured by the County’s insurance carrier.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Knowledge of nursing procedures and techniques.
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Ability to provide patient medical care, to prepare and maintain records, and to train others.
Benefits
- The County of Hidalgo offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families.